forceps Get Printable Handwriting (for-ceps) 2 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. an instrument for grasping or holding objects especially in delicate operations Example Sentence The dentist used the forceps to grasp the tooth. Synonyms tongs; extractor; pincers Antonyms spoon Rhymes Two Syllable Rhymes (1) forceps Share with your friends: